Scurucs is an atmospheric black‑metal project from Lima, Peru, active since 2020, and centered on a stark, cosmic, and minimalist vision of black‑metal expression. The band’s identity is built around themes of space, darkness, cosmic mysticism, and singularity, expressed through long, immersive compositions that rely on repetition, void‑like ambience, and a cold, mechanical sense of isolation. Their work is released through Infinituus Void Productions, a label associated with esoteric and experimental black‑metal projects.
Scurucs emerged in mid‑2020 with a clear conceptual focus: black metal as a vessel for cosmic emptiness and metaphysical dissolution. Their early material was released digitally and physically through underground channels, emphasizing anonymity and a ritualistic approach to composition.
The project’s sound is shaped by:
This aesthetic aligns Scurucs with the darker, more abstract wing of atmospheric black metal, where the music functions as a sonic representation of emptiness and cosmic dread.
Scurucs’ recorded output revolves around two closely related releases, both titled Scurucs -0-, but issued in different forms and with expanded content.
Scurucs -0- (Demo, 2020)
Released on June 20, 2020, through Dalprod Music, this debut contains two long tracks—Scur -0- and Scur -I-—totaling over 20 minutes of atmospheric black metal. The release is described as the project’s first demo and establishes the core sonic identity: slow, cosmic, and enveloping.
Scurucs -0- (EP, 2021)
Released on October 9, 2021, this expanded version includes four tracks: Scur -0-, Scur -I-, Scur ., and Scur -0-0I00000. The EP deepens the project’s cosmic and abstract direction, with longer compositions and a more refined atmospheric layering.
Both releases reinforce the project’s conceptual continuity: each track title functions as a symbolic fragment, emphasizing abstraction and the dissolution of identity into cosmic voids.
Scurucs occupies a niche but distinctive place within Peru’s black‑metal landscape. While many Peruvian black‑metal bands draw on Andean mythology or occult traditions, Scurucs stands apart by embracing cosmic nihilism and astral mysticism rather than terrestrial or cultural themes.
Their presence is primarily digital and underground, appealing to listeners who favor atmospheric, meditative, and void‑oriented black metal. Their association with Infinituus Void Productions further situates them within a network of Peruvian and Latin American projects exploring esoteric and experimental black‑metal aesthetics.
Country of origin: Peru
Location: Lima
Status: Active
Formed in: 2020
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal
Themes: Space, Darkness, Cosmic mysticism, Singularity
Current label: Infinituus Void Productions
Years active: 2020–present
| Scurucs -0- | Demo | 2020 | Â |
| Scurucs -0- | EP | 2021 |